Pay for electricity and get your token in seconds.
Buy electricity units, top up your prepaid meter, or settle a postpaid bill right from the Recharge2Cash app. No queues, no NEPA office runs — just light, fast.
- Instant token delivery
- All DISCOs supported
- Encrypted & secure
- No hidden charges
Lightning fast
Tokens delivered in seconds after payment.
Bank-grade secure
Every payment runs on encrypted systems.
All DISCOs
Every major distribution company, nationwide.
Open 24/7
Buy light any hour — weekends and holidays.
How to buy electricity on the R2C app
Skip the office visits and meter-vendor queues. From open to token in under a minute.
Open Recharge2Cash
Launch the R2C app on your phone and log in to your dashboard.
→Tap Bill Payment
From the home screen, head to the Bill Payment section.
→Choose Electricity
Select Electricity from the list of available bills.
→Select your DISCO
Pick your distribution company and choose prepaid or postpaid.
→Enter meter & amount
Type in your meter number and the amount you want to buy.
→Submit transaction
Confirm and submit. Your token arrives instantly, receipt to your email.
Every distribution company, in one app
R2C supports prepaid and postpaid meters for all the major Nigerian DISCOs.
Why R2C stands out for electricity
Built by Techpaded — the team behind Nigeria's fastest airtime-to-cash converter, now powering your meter too.
Instant token delivery
Your unique 20-digit token lands seconds after payment — no waiting, no follow-up calls.
Encrypted & protected
Every transaction is secured end to end, with an emailed receipt for each payment.
One app, every meter
Prepaid or postpaid, anywhere in Nigeria — switch DISCOs without switching apps.
Always available
99% automated and online around the clock — late nights, weekends and holidays included.
Clear pricing
The exact amount shows before you confirm. No hidden charges, no surprise fees.
Wallet + history
Fund once, pay anytime, and track every token and receipt from your transaction history.
Pay with confidence, every single time.
R2C runs on highly secure, encrypted networks, and you confirm the full amount before any payment leaves your wallet. Thousands of Nigerians rely on it daily.
How long does it take?
Prepaid token purchases process immediately — your token is delivered the moment payment is confirmed.
Are there hidden charges?
No. The total amount is displayed clearly on your dashboard before you finalise the transaction.
Any extra fees?
What you see is what you pay. No surprise add-ons after you submit — every kobo is accounted for.
Trusted by Nigerians, every day
Developed by Techpaded · 99% automated · receipts emailed on every transaction
Real people, real light back on
From first-time buyers to daily users — here's how R2C keeps Nigeria powered.
Bought my Ikeja token at 11pm when NEPA brought light suddenly. Token came in before I even closed the app. This is the convenience I needed.
I use R2C for my prepaid meter and to buy data. Prices are clear, no hidden charge, and the receipt always hits my email. Solid app.
Started small because I was unsure, then realised it just works. Now I top up my PHED meter and sell my extra airtime here too. Two birds.
Everything else you can do
One wallet for all your bills and top-ups — beyond just electricity.
Convert Airtime to Cash
Sell unused airtime and get paid to your bank account in 5–15 minutes at the best rates.
Learn more →Merchant & API
Accept airtime payments for your own business with R2C's merchant tools and API.
Learn more →Questions about paying for light
Everything you need to know about buying electricity on Recharge2Cash.
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